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LOCAL The Advocate Sunday, September 25, 2005 COURT NEWS Indictments NEWARK The following people were indicted Friday in Licking County Common Pleas Court on felony criminal charges. An indictment is only an allegation. Gary R. Fox, 37, last known address 17'a N. Seventh Newark, was indicted on one count of robbery, a sec possessed bogus prescriptions for Percocet between July and September 2004.

Jason C. Craven, also known as Anthony J. Friend, 29, of Glouster, Ohio, was indicted on one count of grand theft auto, a fourth-degree felony. Authorities accuse Craven of stealing a 1998 Chevrolet van from a Hebron man on Aug. 28.

Mark A. McElfresh, A Richard K. Kreager, 22, last known address 24 Daugherty Circle, Newark, was sentenced to five years probation, ordered to pay all fees and must successfully complete a community-based correctional facility program after being found guilty of burglary, a third-degree felony. On June 7, Kreager broke into a Montgomery Road home and stole two jars of coins, records stated. Anthony T.

Cunningham, 20, 4291 Montgomery Road, Newark, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay all fees after being found guilty of theft, a fifth-degree felony. On March 9, Cunningham stole more than $500 from a register at the Target store in Heath, where he was a cashier, records stated. Compiled from official reports Internet on Sept. 14 from a Licking County Sheriff's deputy posing as a 15-year-old girl. Jeffrey M.

Stockdale, 37, of Delaware, Ohio, was indicted on one count of theft, a fifth-degree felony. Authorities allege Stockdale stole miscellaneous building materials from 64 Metals of Newark between March 21 and 28. Lee S. McClane, 26, last known address 6 Wedgewood Drive, Apt. Heath, was indicted on one count of receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.

Prosecutors accuse McClane of taking possession of a camcorder on Aug. 26, having good reason to believe it was stolen. Timothy M. Murphy, 21, last known address 507 S. 30th Heath, and Kevin D.

Miller, 22, last known address 121 Custer Road, Heath, were each indicted on one count of possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Authorities claim police approached a vehicle stopped on the side of the road on Sept. 1 5 and allegedly found Murphy and Miller in possession of heroin. Sentences NEWARK The following people were sentenced recently in Licking County Common Pleas Court for felony criminal offenses. Micha A.

Lear, 25, last known address 614 Glenbrook Dive, Apt. 24, Newark, was sentenced to 1 1 months prison and ordered to pay all fees after being found guilty on two counts of forgery, fifth-degree felonies. On May 12 and 16, 2004, Lear forged two checks from a Newark woman's account and used them at a Newark discount store, records stated. 28, last known address 243'2W. Locust ond-degree felony.

Authorities allege Fox attacked a Newark man before stealing from him on Aug. 23. Cory J. Bush, 21, last known address Newark, was indicted on one count each of failure of a sex offender to notify change of ad Ryan Green, 21 last known address 5109 St. Joseph Road, Newark, was indicted on one count of unlawful sexual contact with a minor, a fourth-degree felony.

Prosecutors accuse Green of engaging in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl between July 1 and 15. Johnny L. Humphrey, 55, last known address 280 Buena Vista Utica, was indicted on two counts of theft, one fifth- and one fourth-degree felony, and one count of petty theft, a first-degree misdemeanor. Authorities claim Humphrey stole more than $500 from three Newark residents on two separate occasions between November 2004 and September 2005. He also allegedly stole less than $500 from a Granville man between Sept.

12, 2004, and Sept. 21,2005. Bradley L. Schweitzer, 22, 1134 Sunrise Drive, Newark, was indicted on one count of importuning, a fifth-degree felony. Prosecutors allege Schweitzer attempted to solicit sex over the Internet on Sept.

13 from a Licking County Sheriff's deputy posing as a 15-year-old girl. Bret A. Dotson, 33, of Van-dalia, Ohio, was indicted on one count of importuning, a fifth-degree felony. Authorities accuse Dotson of attempting to solicit sex over the Give Your Family An Unforaettaiile Experience When dress and failure of a sex offender to register a new address, both fourth-degree felonies. Prosecutors claim McElfresh failed to inform the Licking County Sheriff's Office of a change of address between June 26 and Sept.

7. Michael S. Kerr, also known as Michael S. Richmond last known address 6001 Reform Road, Newark, was indicted on one count each of failure of a sex offender to notify change of address and failure of a sex offender to register a new address, both fourth-degree felonies. Authorities allege Kerr failed to inform the Licking County Sheriff's Office of a change of address between July 7 and 27.

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Our loan specialists work to meet your unique needs and bring to you all the resources available with Rural Development as well as our partners in affordable housing. For more information contact Carol Costanzo Area Director 740-373-7113 ext. 206 carol, costanzooh.usda.gov 21 330 State Route 676. Suite A Marietta. OH 45760 Phone (740) 373-7113 9 PAX (740) 373-4838 (614) 255-2554 TDD (For the Dear and Hard or Hearing) Committed to the Juture of rural communities Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider, and Employer.

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51, Newark, was indicted on two counts of burglary, a third-degree felony. Prosecutors accuse Bush of twice breaking into neighbors apartments on Aug. 19 and 24. Robert C.Thomas, 19, last known address 11479 Eddyburg Road NE, was indicted on one count of burglary, a third-degree felony. Authorities claim Thomas broke into a Second Street home on Aug.

18. Kelly K. Radcliff, 37, an inmate at the Marysville correctional facility, was indicted on five counts of illegal processing of drug documents, fourth-degree felonies. Prosecutors allege Radcliff AREA BRIEFS 7 County aging program ready for fall fun NEWARK The Licking County Aging Program is preparing for a busy fall season at its Zerger Hall Senior Center site in east Newark. The Annual Fall Field Harvest is slated to start at 10 a.m.

Oct. 14. The agency will take older adults to Pigeon Roost Farm on U.S. 40, near Kirk-ersville. LCAP will provide lunch that day and seniors can travel through the maze of pumpkins.

Seniors are advised to bring some cash to purchase seasonal decorations and fruits. The 55-Alive driving class returns this fall. Older adults will learn the latest traffic laws, vehicle features and insurance news. There is no threat to your driver's license. The American Association of Retired Persons teaches the classes.

A $10 check should be made out to AARP on the first class day, which is from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18. The second class is from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct.

20. The Tuesday-Thursday class is taught in a comfortable classroom setting. There is a chance you may receive an insurance cost reduction as a result of taking the class, but you need to check with your insurance company or insurance representative. There is no driving involved in the course. The fourth edition of Table Talk will occur at 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 12 and will feature a representative from the Social Security Administration. Seniors who sign up in advance can get a free meal that day. The final event of the fall season will be the annual talent show and Halloween costume competition at 11 a.m. Oct.

28. People interested in participating in the senior talent show should call LCAP activities director Ruth Hupp at (740) 345-0821 or 1-800452-0097. Seniors interested in any fall programs or other information should also call either of the general numbers. Deadline nears for Veteran's Day bricks NEWARK Twice each year prior to Veterans Day and prior to Memorial Day new bricks are installed at Newark's Veterans Walk of Honor in tribute to the men and women of America's armed services. The deadline for this year's Veterans Day installation is Oct.

18. Engraved bricks may be ordered through Newark's Parks and Recreation Department for $50 each. Each brick can hold three lines of type with a maximum of 15 spaces per line. And while there are no hard-and-fast rules as to what may or may not be put on a brick, most bricks, according to Parks and Recreation Department personnel, put the name of the service person, their rank andor branch of service, and some indication of their period of service. Order forms may be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Department by calling (740) 349-6727.

The Veterans Walk of Honor is located in Sixth Street Park at the corner of Sixth and West Main streets in Newark. To submit area briefs, e-mail advocatermcogarmett.com, fax to (740) 328-8581, or send to Area Briefs, The Advocate newsroom, 22 N. First Newark, OH 43055. Si a mi Extra UTT or Extra 15 Off Ladies', Men's, Children's Accessories Regular Sale Purchase' Extra 15 Off Regular Sale Purchase including Home Store, Luggage, Intimate Apparel Shoes "See exclusions below. IK )NTOKa.

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